Mter 50 Years, A Wrong Is Made Right American Red Cross ''). 0 11 /)' 7/)- ç. ... J-) .... Ç> · T T. --1 ':Þ LU %.. ..: 't- ó T "-<I vlD AOO " The American Red Cross Welcomes Magen David Adorn to the International Red Cross Movell1ent Today, the American Red Cross celebrates Magen David Adom's (MDA) membership in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Since Israel gained Statehood in 1948, the American Red Cross has fought for international recognition of MDA as Israel's equivalent to the Red Cross. To underscore this commitment and encourage action on this issue, the American Red Cross has withheld $45 million in dues to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. MDA is a steadfast partner to the international community and has much to offer the world during critical times of need. For more than 50 years, the American Red Cross and MDA have shared a strong relationship of mutual assistance. MDA is a critical tracing partner with the American Red Cross Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Center. A resource of hope, the Red Cross Center has responded to 40,000 requests worldwide for information, and in 1,200 miraculous cases, reconnected loved ones. In righting this historic wrong, the American Red Cross is grateful for the courage, resolve and support of so many. We would especially like to thank the Governments of the United States and Switzerland, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, our sister Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, and the many organizations and Members of Congress who have been steadfast friends. For more information on this issue, please visit http://www. redcross. org/mda/. Bonnie McElveen-Hunter Chairman, American Red Cross Noam Yifrach, MD Chairman, Magen David Adom